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Vermillion River Greenway -HastingsDakota County Planning CommissionMay 23, 2019
Agenda
•Overview of Draft Master Plan
•Prioritization Exercise & Discussion
Master Plan Organization
1. Introduction2. Existing
Conditions3. The Plan4. Implementation &
Management• Appendices
1. Introduction
• Corridor context• Planning
background• Dakota County
greenway vision
Dakota County Greenway Vision
Introduction
• Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area
Introduction
• Greenway service area
• Demand forecast
Introduction
2. Existing Conditions
• Greenway character and land use– Urban town
center– Historic
neighborhoods– River gorge– River floodplain– Rural river
corridor
Existing Conditions
• Analysis of existing trail– Trail width– Pavement
condition– Curve analysis– Sight lines
Existing Conditions
• Natural Resources– MLCCS– MCBS
• Water Resources– Open water– Wetlands
Existing Conditions
• Cultural Resources– Le Duc Mansion– Milling– Flooding– Wildlife (Hastings
SNA, Vermillion River, Mississippi River)
– Rail trestle bridge– Veterans Home
3. The Plan
• Greenway overview and framework
• Regional connections
Regional Connections
Concept Plan
The Plan
• 80/20 alignment analysis
• Recreation Destinations, Activity Centers, Trailheads, and Neighborhood Gateways
The Plan
• Grade-separated and at-grade crossings
The Plan
• Wayfinding signage plan
Wayfinding Signage Plan
Segment 1 - Urban
Segment 1 - Urban
Segment 2 – River Gorge
Segment 2 – River Gorge
Trailhead- Vermillion Falls Park
Segment 3 - Floodplain
Segment 3 - Floodplain
Segment 4 - Rural
The Plan
• Cultural Resources Interpretive Plan
Interpretive Nodes
Interpretive Nodes
The Plan
• Stewardship Plan
Stewardship Plan
4. Implementation
• Phasing and Priorities
Implementation
• Land Protection and Stewardship
• Public and private ownership
Implementation
• Acquisition Parcels and Easements
Implementation
• Cost Estimates and Partnership Projects
• Operations and Maintenance Budgets
Appendices
A. Public Input and Resolutions of SupportB. Interpretive PlanC. Equity Maps
Prioritization Exercise
• Worksheet identifies projects
• Staff recommendation for prioritization
• Partnership Natural Resource projects
Discussion
Next Steps
• Public review of Draft Master Plan• Local government presentation – City of
Hastings• County Board review